Project Gutenberg 2012-11-07 Public domain in the USA. 280 Newman, John Henry 1801 1890 Newman, John Henry, Cardinal Newman, J. H. (John Henry) Selections from the Prose Writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman For the Use of Schools Character sketches: Saul. Early years of David. Basil and Gregory. Augustine and the Vandals. Chrysostom -- The Turk: The Tartar and the Turk. The Turk and the Saracen. The past and the present of the Ottomans -- Universities: What is a university? University life-- Athens. Supply and demand-- the schoolmen. The strength and weakness of universities-- Abelard -- Miscellaneous: Poetry, with reference to Aristotle's poetics. The infinitude of the divine attributes. Christ upon the waters. The second spring. St. Paul's characteristic gift. Produced by Chris Curnow, Sue Fleming, Michael and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Selections from the Prose Writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman" by Newman is a collection of religious and philosophical essays likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation focuses on pivotal figures, character sketches, and discourses related to faith, education, and society, showcasing Newman's unique prose style and theological insights. The book serves as a guide through Newman's contemplations on various subjects, intended for educational purposes. At the start of this collection, the introduction highlights Cardinal Newman’s literary prowess and deep spirituality. It asserts that he embodies the qualities of a great author and emphasizes the breadth of his influence in the 19th century. The opening provides a brief overview of his life and major contributions, including his role in the Tractarian Movement, his conversion to Catholicism, and his later recognition as a cardinal. Newman's style is characterized as both eloquent and engaging, making complex ideas accessible and resonating with the readers, establishing a solid foundation for the themes that will unfold in the subsequent selections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41310/41310-h/images/i_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays -- 19th century PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 620006 2025-08-16T16:04:58.661278 text/html 642384 2024-10-23T12:05:41 text/html 418503 2025-08-16T16:05:27.611136 application/epub+zip 424375 2025-08-16T16:05:08.789233 application/epub+zip 269593 2025-08-16T16:05:03.762259 application/epub+zip 647025 2025-08-16T16:05:33.192138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547383 2025-08-16T16:05:18.551207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393022 2022-09-18T20:07:42.727144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487887 2025-08-16T16:04:56.379302 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 468010 2024-10-23T12:05:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17475 2025-08-16T16:05:33.352111 application/rdf+xml 12431 2025-08-16T16:05:03.942228 image/jpeg 2134 2025-08-16T16:05:03.855250 image/jpeg 360993 2025-08-16T16:04:58.712299 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia